Stift, Protestant student residence in Strasbourg, France
Description
The Stift is a student residence in Strasbourg combining academic facilities with living spaces. The building houses a substantial library, a dining hall for students, and various study areas supporting daily academic life.
History
The Stift was founded in 1538 as Saint-Guillaume College, originally serving as a training center for poor students of Protestant theology. Over the centuries, the building evolved into an important academic institution in the city.
Culture
The Stift houses the Protestant Library of Strasbourg, a significant collection serving the academic community with books, media, and exhibition materials. The place reflects the Reformed tradition and remains a center for Protestant scholarship and student life.
Practical
The building is accessible to students and offers daily meals in the university canteen, including vegetarian options and discounted fruit and vegetable baskets. Plan your visit during semester times when the facility is most active.
Did you know?
In earlier times, Latin conversation and regular religious services were normal among residents and part of their daily routine. These traditions still shape the academic life within these walls today.
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